The Effect of Anywaa, Nuer, and Highlanders Ethnic Concentrations in Gambella City Spatial Space

Abstract

The research delves into the influence of ethnic concentration on the development of Gambella City, Ethiopia. Qualitative and quantitative approaches were all utilized for data collection. Anywaa, Nuer, and Highlanders' clustering in the area has significant implications for the city's infrastructure, sociospatial advancement, economy, and ecology. These groupings have hindered the city's overall progress, leading to low infrastructure, unemployment and poverty rates, inadequate healthcare and education, environmental pollution, and social exclusion of the underprivileged. A comprehensive plan that prioritizes social inclusion, infrastructure development, healthcare access, top-notch education, the health environment, and nursing local resources to economic development is necessary to tackle these challenges through affordable housing programs, job training and skill development programs, and cultural exchange initiatives that celebrate diversity and help create a harmonious and inclusive society.